Probing solid/liquid interfaces with cryomicroscopy

Project description
Solid/liquid interfaces enable the functionalities of many modern material systems. Deep insights into these interfaces will facilitate design of novel materials for, e.g. batteries, implants, controlled drug release, cellulose based materials and more. Their properties are determined by mechanisms that operate at different length scales. Today, the probing and imaging of the solid/liquid interfaces on nano and atomic scale remains as a great challenge. In this project, we aim to develop methods using advanced microscopes to enable the probing of solid/liquid interfaces with down to atomic spatial resolution using cryo-microscopy.

Information about the division and the department
The division of Materials and Manufacture covers the entire value chain from materials design, processing and characterisation to machining of primarily metals. We are a dynamic group with unique and high competence in research and development frontiers, for energy materials and sustainability. The work is carried out in close collaboration with research groups at Chalmers and also as part of research exchange nationally and internationally with universities and industries.

Major responsibilities
1) to develop the workflow to prepare high quality cryogenic microscopy samples for FIB/SEM, TEM and APT;
2) to apply cryogenic microscopy techniques on the solid/liquid interface in various materials, such as the solid electrolyte interface in structural composite batteries;
3) to gain a fundamental understanding of the solid liquid interface;
4) to analyse the results and write articles.

Your major responsibility as postdoc is to perform your own research in a research group. The position may also include teaching on undergraduate and master's levels as well as supervising master's and/or PhD students to a certain extent. 

Qualifications
To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must hold a doctoral degree awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline (according to the current agreement with the Swedish Agency for Government Employers).

Research expertise on different electron microscopes (FIB/SEM, TEM ). Working knowledge on atom probe tomography and particularly cryomicroscopy are strong merits.

Contract terms
This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. 
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20230209 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

Application deadline: April 20, 2023

 
For questions, please contact:
Associate Professor Fang Liu, Materials and Manufacture
Email: fang.liu@chalmers.se
Phone: 031 772 6786

Professor Eva Olsson, Department of Physics
Email: eva.olsson@chalmers.se


*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. *** 





Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!